Coco Gauff (No 4) blitzed Jessica Pegula (No 3) 6-2, 6-4 to win a second Cincinnati title, joining an elite Open Era club – and repeating the script that preceded her first Grand Slam.

Jessica Pegula fought back from a break down in the decider to end Iga Swiatek’s title defense in Cincinnati (7-5, 4-6, 6-4), marking her 300th career win with a place in the final.

Coco Gauff brushed aside Marta Kostyuk to reach a second Cincinnati semi-final since her 2023 title run, needling the crowd afterwards with a cheeky nod to a chant in her honor.

Brandon Nakashima’s remarkable summer turnaround continued as he fought back from a break down to stun Taylor Fritz (7-6 (9), 4-6, 6-3) and reach back-to-back Masters 1000 semi-finals.

Sara Bejlek’s fearless run through Cincinnati continued as the 20-year-old Czech downed a third Grand Slam champion of the week in Madison Keys to reach her maiden WTA 1000 semi-final.

Iga Swiatek benefited from the abandonment of Elena Rybakina (4-1) on Thursday night. She’ll play No 3 seed Jessica Pegula in the next round

Going the distance for a fourth straight match, the Italian came from a set down to beat Tommy Paul 2-6, 6-3, 6-4 and reach the first Masters 1000 semi-final of his career in Cincinnati.

Jessica Pegula edged out Amanda Anisimova 6-4, 2-6, 7-6 (4) on Thursday evening. She’ll play the winner of the match between Pole Iga Swiatek, the No 7 seed, and Kazakh Elena Rybakina, the second seed, in the next round

Sara Bejlek beat Aryna Sabalenka (7-6, 6-4) for her first career top-10 win, reaching her maiden WTA 1000 quarterfinal in Cincinnati and leaving the door open for Elena Rybakina to claim world No. 1.

Frances Tiafoe’s win over Felix Auger-Aliassime knocked out Cincinnati’s top two seeds in one day, completing a bottom-half quarter-final picture that also pits Taylor Fritz against in-form Brandon Nakashima.

Roger Federer addressed his future in tennis, at a press conference during his Hall of Fame induction weekend, saying coaching is “not now” given family and current projects, but that he’s open to it down the line. He also touched on television and a strong desire to mentor younger players, while revealing his approach to writing his induction speech.

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to relive a tennis event which happened on this specific day. On this day in 1995, Shuzo Matsuoka was screaming in pain due to severe cramping as he lay on the court but the rules in place meant he could not receive medical attention

The US Open 2026 women’s draw is set. Aryna Sabalenka chases a third straight title, but faces a tough path. The bottom half is brutal, featuring Swiatek, Rybakina, and Gauff. Rising star Alexandra Eala eyes a deep run. Who will emerge from this challenging draw?

Jannik Sinner’s withdrawal reshapes the US Open men’s draw. Alexander Zverev inherits a kinder path. Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz faces a brutal gauntlet, with a tricky opener and potential clashes against Fils, Shelton, and likely Novak Djokovic before the final.

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to relive a tennis event which happened on this specific day. On this day 47 years ago, the 1975 US Open edition kicked off with a new surface, the introduction of night sessions and a modified format for the earlier rounds in the men’s draw

Czech duo Karolina Muchova and Jakub Mensik have clinched the US Open mixed doubles title, overcoming Belinda Bencic and Flavio Cobolli in a dramatic final-set tiebreak. Their victory caps a strong fortnight for Czech tennis at the tournament.

World No. 1 Jannik Sinner is reportedly sidelined until September 6 due to persistent knee tendon inflammation. The injury has already cost him three tournaments, including his US Open title defence, and now threatens to reshape his season’s end.

Stan Wawrinka has been handed a US Open wild card after Patrick Kypson’s injury withdrawal, reversing a decision that had denied the 2016 champion a place in what is set to be his farewell appearance in New York.

Extrait: Every specialist doubles team is out of the US Open mixed event, Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz managed one win before their quarter-final exit, and four fresh pairings – including a Williams-Alcaraz conqueror in Bencic and Cobolli – now chase the title.

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to relive a tennis event which happened on this specific day. On this day in 1986, John McEnroe, on his way back after a six-month break from the game, was playing his first Major of the season at the US Open and found himself in unchartered territory

Far from calling her wins over Marta Kostyuk and Diana Shnaider proof of a Toronto turnaround, Iga Swiatek downplayed the results, insisting instead that a quieter plan with Francisco Roig and a deliberate off-court reset are simply, finally, becoming habit.

Stefanos Tsitsipas said his coaching overhaul with Thomas Perrin and Patrick Mouratoglou came too late, and admitted he wishes his relationship with his father mirrored the one Ben Shelton has with his.

Joao Fonseca reflects on his UTS Rio debut, facing Nick Kyrgios and an electric home crowd. He shares his ambition to be admired for his tennis and charisma, like Guga and Roger, navigating his first full year on Tour.

Guto Miguel grew up watching Nick Kyrgios play. On Thursday night in Rio, he beat him in Sudden Death, with both players expressing mutual admiration. Kyrgios called the teenager “a hell of a kid” after the match, a dream come true for Miguel.

After winning his second Wimbledon title, the Italian struggled to explain how he did it but his work ethic, after disappointment in Paris, was crucial.

Karolina Muchova and Linda Noskova each laid bare the private choices, freezes and resets that shaped their all-Czech Wimbledon final, from a bathroom sink to a forehand neither will forget.

The 24-time grand slam champion continues to play amazing tennis, especially at the four grand slams, but at 39, he knows it’s getting harder and harder to win the biggest titles and take his major tally to a record-extending 25

Before she meets Linda Nosková in the Wimbledon semi-finals on Thursday, Marta Kostyuk owes her rise to a coach who refused to change her. Sandra Zaniewska, once a No. 142 who was never let be herself, now builds players by doing the opposite. She told her story to Tennis Majors.

London’s record heat has already changed Wimbledon’s grass courts, altering their speed and bounce. With a potential second heatwave, Novak Djokovic and Patrick Mouratoglou warn of unprecedented conditions and physical toll, making the decisive second week highly unpredictable.

Roland-Garros leaders Amélie Mauresmo and Gilles Moretton have addressed player unrest regarding prize money, playing down initial boycott fears. They insist talks are progressing, focusing on a fair percentage of revenues and welfare contributions, particularly for lower-ranked players, while acknowledging the need for more time.

Holger Rune reflects on his Achilles tendon tear, expressing relief it occurred on court rather than through a ‘stupid’ accident. After months of recovery, the former world No. 4 is now playing practice sets and eyes a return to competition, starting with the UTS finale.

Holger Rune, Alexander Bublik and Luciano Darderi headline the first names confirmed for UTS Gothenburg by BNP Paribas, as the season finale pairs a new title sponsor with Rune’s fragile comeback bid from Achilles surgery.

Patrick Mouratoglou, founder and chairman of UTS, reflects on the key takeaways from the Rio de Janeiro event, which created intense pressure for non-Brazilian players – yet American Brandon Nakashima still prevailed.

Brandon Nakashima clinched the UTS Rio title, sweeping Guto Miguel 3-0 in a dominant final performance. Nakashima’s clinical consistency proved decisive against the 17-year-old Brazilian phenom, who nonetheless enjoyed a breakthrough week, reaching the final with impressive wins over top players.

Joao Fonseca reflects on his UTS Rio debut, facing Nick Kyrgios and an electric home crowd. He shares his ambition to be admired for his tennis and charisma, like Guga and Roger, navigating his first full year on Tour.

Joao Fonseca’s first UTS appearance produced a home win and an elimination on the same night, as Nick Kyrgios closed out Melee’s group stage with a statement 3-0 win. Guto Miguel, 17, now carries Rio’s hopes into Saturday’s Final Four.

Guto Miguel grew up watching Nick Kyrgios play. On Thursday night in Rio, he beat him in Sudden Death, with both players expressing mutual admiration. Kyrgios called the teenager “a hell of a kid” after the match, a dream come true for Miguel.

After winning his second Wimbledon title, the Italian struggled to explain how he did it but his work ethic, after disappointment in Paris, was crucial.

Jannik Sinner has broken Djokovic’s Masters 1000 record. He doesn’t want to talk about it. In front of his home crowd, the world No. 1 asks for the conversation to be about something else. Something trivial, or something greater? He hasn’t let us know clearly enough yet.

In a sport built on tennis parents who became inseparable from the story, Jannik Sinner is asking for the opposite. In Rome, he drew the line at his family.

“Jannik is really, really the heavy favourite. Carlos on clay, when he’s healthy, is equal or above him.” Zverev sets the order after his Rome third round win.

Jannik Sinner brushed aside questions about his Roland-Garros favouritism and paid a heartfelt tribute to an injured Carlos Alcaraz on Friday.

The reigning Roland Garros champion will forfeit 3,000 ranking points as rival Jannik Sinner stands to benefit most from his absence.

The top two are almost 8,000 points ahead of No 3 Alexander Zverev and are mopping up every tile, but is it becoming too boring?

Indian Wells. Miami. Monte Carlo. The world No. 1 didn’t just return from a sluggish start to the season – he came back and demolished the competition. Here is how he did it. Once upon a time in California…

A 7-6, 6-3 victory over the reigning champion ends Alcaraz’s 22-week reign at the top of the rankings, hands Sinner his 67th week at No. 1 —–and delivers his first title on clay at the highest level.

Alcaraz arrives on clay having lost just once in two years on the surface. Sinner arrives having spent exactly as many weeks at world No. 1 as his opponent: 66. Only one of them leaves with the right to add a 67th.

Roger Federer addressed his future in tennis, at a press conference during his Hall of Fame induction weekend, saying coaching is “not now” given family and current projects, but that he’s open to it down the line. He also touched on television and a strong desire to mentor younger players, while revealing his approach to writing his induction speech.

Back at Flushing Meadows for the first time since 2019, Roger Federer said Novak Djokovic can still reach 25 majors, named Carlos Alcaraz as the opponent he most regrets never facing, and warned that no player can peak twenty times a year.

Roger Federer dismissed any thought of a competitive return in New York, telling reporters the body is done, before revisiting the five US Open titles and the family life that kept his farewell waiting seven years.

The International Tennis Hall of Fame confirmed worldwide broadcast partners for Roger Federer and Mary Carillo’s induction weekend in Newport, opening the sport’s most prestigious ceremony to fans well beyond Rhode Island.

Andy Murray has revealed that Roger Federer refused to practise with him once he broke onto the tour, contrasting the Swiss with Djokovic and Nadal, who trained willingly with their nearest rivals.

Beaten in three sets by Dino Prizmic in his Rome opener, Novak Djokovic spoke with unusual directness about the physical reality he is now playing inside – and the choices that come with it.

Rafael Nadal dismissed the “prospect” label for world number one Carlos Alcaraz and questioned how many major opportunities remain for Novak Djokovic.

Following a grueling Australian Open final against Carlos Alcaraz, the 10-time champion showed immense grace in defeat, reflecting on his two-decade journey in Melbourne and a surprising run to the championship match.

Following a historic five-set victory over Jannik Sinner at the Australian Open, Novak Djokovic reflects on defying the “experts” who tried to retire him, his strategic recovery for the final, and why this semifinal stands as his finest performance in years. This is most of the quotes Novak delivered at the flash quotes spot in Melbourne after 2:00 am.

Now that the intensity and need is no longer there, it seems the likes of Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal are letting go much of their past.

Roger Federer spoke at the Australian Open on Thursday ahead of Saturday’s Opening Ceremony and exhibition match. Here are the 9 key takeaways from his press conference.

Novak Djokovic has severed ties with the PTPA, the breakaway union he co-founded in 2020, citing deep-seated concerns over transparency and governance.

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to relive a tennis event which happened on this specific day. On this day in 1995, Shuzo Matsuoka was screaming in pain due to severe cramping as he lay on the court but the rules in place meant he could not receive medical attention

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to relive a tennis event which happened on this specific day. On this day 47 years ago, the 1975 US Open edition kicked off with a new surface, the introduction of night sessions and a modified format for the earlier rounds in the men’s draw

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to relive a tennis event which happened on this specific day. On this day in 1986, John McEnroe, on his way back after a six-month break from the game, was playing his first Major of the season at the US Open and found himself in unchartered territory

Every day, Tennis Majors goes back in time to relive a tennis event which happened on this specific day. On this day in 1997, the Arthur Ashe stadium court was inaugurated in honor of the great American champion

Each day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to relive a tennis event which happened on this specific day. On August 24, 1929, American legend Helen Wills swept through the field at US Nationals to win her eighth consecutive Grand Slam title

Every day Tennis Majors looks back at the biggest moments in tennis history. Today, we go back to 1973 to witness how the first-ever ATP rankings list was published

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to relive a tennis event which happened on this specific day. On this day, August 22, 2004, Nicolas Massu made history by winning a second Olympic gold medal for Chile

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to relive a tennis event which happened on this specific day. On this day, August 21, 2004, Justine Henin became the Olympic champion